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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,879.07, 658,482.63 and 172,825.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,879.07, 658,482.63 and 172,825.05 is: 259,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,879.07 : 658,482.63 = 172,825.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,879.07/658,482.63 = 172,825.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,879.07x = 658,482.63 × 172,825.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,879.07x = 113,802,293,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,802,293,453.88/438,879.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,302.17

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